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Nixon · 09-22-2004, 07:39 PM

I read a thread on here the other day about the best air induction hoods and who made what and how there are only a couple of manufacturers but many retail brand names.

My question to you guys is this: Are all sheet metal repro parts and patch panels equal.

LMC admits their stuff is from oversees and I may be reading into it, but it seems that ECE is saying their stuff is American.

Who's metal do you guys recommend? I just ordered edfabman's DVD series and want to start purchasing the metal to go with it. I know there are other retailers out there like Classic Heartbeat and GMCPauls as well as others. There are too many choices and I want to learn from you guys experience.

CHEVYE · 09-22-2004, 07:44 PM

i have a buddy doing a 68 up and he just bought lmc rockers. he ended up returning them because he got some from a place called kentucky classics and there`s looked a lot better and thicker. i guess there would be a few different places that stamp these then. in think he said they only cost $3 dollars more than the lmc ones.

68w/sbc406 · 09-22-2004, 07:59 PM

i have no experience with sheet metal, but i ahve read that abunch of people have issues with LMC sheet metal

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-23-2004, 01:00 AM

I would get (and am gonna ) my replacement pannel's from any of the board vendor's ,but then agian I like to support the little guy..

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-23-2004, 12:25 PM

Who ever you get your sheetmetal parts from make sure it's TRI PLUS brand sheetmetal then shop part price with shipping cost, return policy and customer service.

09-22-2004, 07:39 PM	#1
Nixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Burnet, Texas Posts: 53	Best repair panels and sheetmetal I read a thread on here the other day about the best air induction hoods and who made what and how there are only a couple of manufacturers but many retail brand names. My question to you guys is this: Are all sheet metal repro parts and patch panels equal. LMC admits their stuff is from oversees and I may be reading into it, but it seems that ECE is saying their stuff is American. Who's metal do you guys recommend? I just ordered edfabman's DVD series and want to start purchasing the metal to go with it. I know there are other retailers out there like Classic Heartbeat and GMCPauls as well as others. There are too many choices and I want to learn from you guys experience. __________________ My girlfriend caught me cheatin on her with another woman and now she's threatening to tell my wife! ____________________________________ 71 Chevy lwb Rough and Ready Baby!!

09-22-2004, 07:44 PM	#2
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	i have a buddy doing a 68 up and he just bought lmc rockers. he ended up returning them because he got some from a place called kentucky classics and there`s looked a lot better and thicker. i guess there would be a few different places that stamp these then. in think he said they only cost $3 dollars more than the lmc ones. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

09-22-2004, 07:59 PM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i have no experience with sheet metal, but i ahve read that abunch of people have issues with LMC sheet metal __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-23-2004, 01:00 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	I would get (and am gonna ) my replacement pannel's from any of the board vendor's ,but then agian I like to support the little guy.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-23-2004, 12:25 PM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Who ever you get your sheetmetal parts from make sure it's TRI PLUS brand sheetmetal then shop part price with shipping cost, return policy and customer service. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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